Mexican Coffee Margarita

For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup

• 6 whole cinnamon sticks
• 1 c water
• 1 c granulated white sugar

For the Cocktail

• 1 oz reposado tequila
• 1 oz coffee tequila
• 2 oz fresh-squeezed cara cara orange juice
• 0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup
• Cara cara orange slices for garnish

1. To make the cinnamon simple syrup, combine the cinnamon sticks with the water and sugar, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a low boil. Boil until the mixture has reduced significantly and turned a light amber color. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Keep an eye on it and don't let it go too far.
2. Strain the simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any wayward cinnamon stick bits.
3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the two types of tequila, orange juice, and simple syrup. Shake well with ice.
4. Strain into a serving glass filled with ice, then garnish with a cara cara orange slice.
5. Store any additional simple syrup in the fridge for up to a couple weeks.